Aetas Damansara

Aetas Damansara is made up of 2 towers, Tower A with 47 floors and Tower B with 48 floors. Tower A offers 149 units spread across 38 floors, with just 4 units per floor. Tower B offers 77 units spread across 40 floors, with only 2 units per floor. A total of 226 units is being offered at Aetas Damansara, maintaining a low-density throughout the development. The remaining floors allocate 742 parking lots for its future residents.

The development offers 12 different layouts, ranging from 2,098 sq ft up to 3,638 sq ft. Being a luxury residential development, Aetas Damansara features many facilities and amenities such as an infinity pool, wading pool, gymnasium, function hall and a playground. Each unit is affixed with laminated safety glass, reducing noise and acoustics generated inside and outside the unit.

Moreover, each unit features air-conditioning systems, hot water storage solutions, centralised ultra-violet filter, and motorised solar protections blinds to block out ultra-violet lights. On top of that, units facing west will be fitted with low E-glass windows that reduce heat transmission.

Future residents of Aetas Damansara would be able to access their homes through a naturally-ventilated private lift lobby. Aetas Damansara places importance on mobility with each unit designed for convenient universal access. Units feature mini-ramps, extra-wide doors and raised floor tiles creating a no-drop balcony.

Located along Persiaran Tropicana, future residents of Aetas Damansara will not face any issues with connectivity. Persiaran Tropicana leads to the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), which connects to other expressways such as PLUS Expressway, Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE), ELITE and Federal Highway. NKVE also joins with the Damansara Link, which provides access to Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, and parts of Damansara. Aetas Damansara has a starting price of RM1.97M and is set for completion in 2023.

Aetas Damansara Location

Damansara often resonates with luxury and wealth as it has been one of the poshest enclaves of Klang Valley. The area is near other major areas in Klang Valley such as Sungai Buloh, Segambut, Bukit Kiara, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Bangsar. This proximity made Damansara both strategic and desirable and led to the soar in property prices. Though property prices in Damansara are higher than most areas in Klang Valley, it is still lower than areas such as Hartamas, Bukit Kiara, Mont Kiara and parts of Bangsar.

In 2017, Damansara Heights was listed in 10 of the World’s Coolest Neighbourhoods to Visit Right Now by Lonely Planet. Today, more than 17 neighbourhoods in Klang Valley bear the name ‘Damansara’ and is one of the most sought-after areas in Klang Valley.

Damansara extends into many subdistricts (mukim) such as Sungai Buloh, Damansara and Kuala Lumpur. Aetas Damansara, in particular, falls under the Sungai Buloh subdistrict. A 2010 population estimate of Sungai Buloh subdistrict is approximately 271,000 with a population density of 3,628 persons per sq km.

This high density makes Sungai Buloh one of the most densely populated places in Malaysia but lower than other subdistricts such as Damansara, Bandar Petaling Jaya, Petaling and Kuala Lumpur. Despite being located in the Sungai Buloh subdistrict, Aetas Damansara is surrounded by mostly residential properties. Future residents will escape the noise and sound pollution generated from industrial areas.

Connectivity

Aetas Damansara’s proximity to the NKVE overcomes any connectivity issues. The expressway can be accessed by driving to Persiaran Surian and then turning into Persiaran Kenanga, leading to the Kota Damansara interchange. From there, future residents can travel north and connect with the PLUS Expressway at the Bukit Lanjan interchange. The expressway travels south through Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya and Shah Alam. Near Shah Alam, the expressway directly connects to the GCE and ELITE expressway while the Damansara interchange leads into SPRINT Highway.

Exiting the expressway at Subang, residents can access the Federal Highway via Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang. Residents can utilise the Federal Highway and travel west to Subang Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang. Federal Highway also gives access to Kuala Lumpur, Bangsar, Bandar Sunway and Petaling Jaya when travelling east.

A slip road near Midvalley Megamall leads into Salak Expressway, offering access to the KL-Seremban Expressway and North-South Expressway. The upcoming Damansara–Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) will provide easier access from Penchala, through Subang and Pinggiran Subang before terminating at Puncak Perdana.

Being some of the major expressways in Klang Valley, NKVE and its surrounding highway experience traffic congestion daily. To overcome this problem, future residents can utilise the numerous slip roads along Persiaran Tropicana. These slip roads serve as alternative routes to reach nearby areas without driving through traffic congestion and unnecessary tolls.

Aetas Damansara’s future residents will only have to use the surrounding expressways for long-distance and interstate travel. Daily travel is made easy with the numerous slip roads along Persiaran Tropicana that provide future residents with an avenue to travel all over Klang Valley.

Bus service is available near Aetas Damansara with the nearest stop just opposite the development at Menara Lien Hoe. Just beside Aetas Damansara, near Tropicana Casa Grande, MRT feeder bus provides regular service to the Surian MRT Station. The nearest rail transport near Aetas Damansara is the Lembah Subang LRT, just 2.4km away and is served by the Kelana Jaya Line.

Alternatively, residents can opt for the Surian MRT Station, some 3.3km away and served by the Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line. This line is the better option when travelling to KL Sentral and Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Simultaneously, the Kelana Jaya line is more suitable when travelling to Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya and USJ. A rare benefit of Aetas Damansara is its closeness to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport), located just 6km from the development.

Convenience

Being located in a prime area, future residents of Aetas Damansara have access to numerous facilities and amenities around Damansara and its surrounding areas. Travelling along Persiaran Tropicana and then along Persiaran Damansara Indah, residents can reach the well-known Dataran Sunway at Kota Damansara. This area contains many convenience stores, restaurants, fashion houses, barbeque places, banks, pharmacies, bakeries and a food court.

Just across the road is The Strand, providing even more dining, eateries and entertainment option for the future residents of Aetas Damansara, all less than 10 minutes away from the development. A closer option would be Tropicana Avenue. These shop lots, part of Tropicana Avenue Residence, feature eateries, fast food outlets, restaurants, convenience stores, cafes, fashion houses and a supermarket. Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Mazda, and Lexus maintain its presence around Aetas Damansara.

With regards to shopping malls, Aetas Damansara is strategically placed for numerous shopping options. Nearby shopping options include The Strand Mall, Sunway Giza, The Curve, e@Curve, IPC Shopping Centre, IKEA Damansara, Tropicana Gardens Mall, and 1Utama all located less than 10km from Aetas Damansara.

Residents can also utilise nearby rail transport to reach the malls of Bukit Bintang, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya and Shah Alam. Safe to say that future residents of Aetas Damansara are spoilt for shopping options with all kinds of shops and services at their disposal. Aetas Damansara is also nearby to KidZania Kuala Lumpur.

Future residents will not face any problems sending their children to school as both primary and secondary schools are located about 10 minutes from Aetas Damansara. Nearby schools include SK Bandar Utama, SK Bandar Utama 2, SK Bandar Utama 4, SMK Bandar Utama 3, SMK Sri Angsana 2, and SMK Seksyen 4 Kota Damansara.

International schools such as St. Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia, Sri KDU School, and The British International School of Kuala Lumpur are also nearby Aetas Damansara. Tertiary education is found in the form of SEGi University at Kota Damansara, Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) at Dataran Sunway, and 1st City University College at Bandar Utama.

The nearest hospital, Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara (formerly known as Tropicana Medical Centre), is 6 minutes away by car from Aetas Damansara, ensuring that prospective buyers can receive top-class medical facilities. Clinics can be found all around the development, with the likes of Klinik Medicka, Klinik San & Surgeri, Klinik Mediviron Kota Damansara and Poliklinik Kota Damansara all located less than 10 minutes away from Aetas Damansara.

Below is a list of amenities and facilities around Aetas Damansara: –

Shopping

• 1Utama
• 3 Damansara
• Atria Shopping Gallery
• Citta Mall
• e@Curve
• Empire City Mall
• Evolve Concept Mall
• Giant Hypermarket Kota Damansara
• Giant Kelana Jaya
• IPC Shopping Centre
• NSK Trade City Kota Damansara
• Paradigm Mall
• SS2 Mall
• Starling Mall
• Sunway Giza Mall
• Tesco Extra Mutiara Damansara
• The Curve
• The Strand Mall
• Tropicana Gardens Mall

Education

• SK Bandar Utama
• SK Bandar Utama 2
• SK Bandar Utama 4
• SK Damansara Jaya 1
• SK Damansara Utama
• SK Seksyen 6 Kota Damansara
• SK Taman Desa
• SK Taman Megah
• SK Taman Sea
• SK Tropicana
• SK TTDI 2
• SJKC Damansara
• SJKC Puay Chai 2
• SJKT Effingham
• SMK Bandar Utama
• SMK Bandar Utama 3
• SMK Seksyen 4 Kota Damansara
• SMK Sri Angsana 2
• SMK Tropicana
• SMK TTDI
• Asia Pacific Schools
• Beaconhouse Sri Inai International School
• Sri KDU School
• St. Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia
• The British International School of Kuala Lumpur
• 1st City University College
• Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST)
• SEGi University

Medical Facilities

• Kelana Jaya Medical Centre
• KPJ Damansara
• Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara
• Clinic Dr Bob
• Klinik Bahari
• Klinik Lim
• Klinik Medicka
• Klinik Mediviron Bandar Utama
• Klinik Mediviron Cova Damansara
• Klinik Mediviron Kota Damansara
• Klinik San & Surgeri
• Klinik Shong
• Klinik Siti
• Poliklinik Kota Damansara
• Poliklinik Noriha

Recreation

• Taman Rimba Kiara
• Denai Puteri Hiking Trail

Aetas Damansara Floor Plan

Aetas Damansara offers 12 different units ranging from 2,098 sq ft up to 3,638 sq ft in built-up area. Unit denoted A are located in Tower A, while unit designated with B are found in Tower B. Each bedroom in Aetas Damansara has its en-suite baths. The master baths in every unit are fitted with a bathtub. Each unit comes with its own balcony while Type A1, Type B1 and Type B3 have 2 balconies.

There are 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 utility rooms, 1 powder room, and 1 yard in Type A1. It is possible to convert the largest utility room in Type A1 into a maid’s room. With a built-up area of 2,325 square feet, Type A2 has 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 utility rooms, 1 powder room, and a yard. This unit also has a large utility room that may be converted into a maid’s quarters.

As with Type A2, Type A2a has a smaller built-up area of 2,120 square feet but no utility room. The Type A2b, on the other hand, is similar to the Type A2a, but with a smaller yard and a built-up area of 2,098 sq ft. Type GA2, on the other hand, is identical to Type A2, but with two terraces of 247 sq ft each. There are 2,626 sq ft of built-up space in Type GA2.

Type A3 features 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 utility rooms, 1 powder room, and 1 yard. Like Type A1 and A2, the biggest utility room in this type can be turned into a maid room. The built-up area of Type A3 is 2,583 sq ft. Type GA3 is similar to Type A3 but with 2 private terraces measuring 1,020 sq ft. This unit is the largest unit offered at Aetas Damansara with a built-up area of 3,683 sq ft.

Type A3a is similar in layout to Type A3 but with a smaller built-up area of 2,572 sq ft. Type GA3a is identical to Type A3a but with 764 sq ft of private terraces, bringing the total built-up area to 3,433 sq ft.

In Tower B, Type B1 features 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 3 utility rooms, 1 powder room, and 1 yard. The largest utility room also doubles as a maid room, and the unit’s built-up area is 3,110 sq ft. Type B2 has a similar layout as Type B2 but a different setup and a smaller built-up area of 3,078 sq ft. Type B2a is similar to Type B2 but with only 1 utility room and a smaller built-up area of 2,670 sq ft.

Below are the dimensions of all unit types at Aetas Damansara: –

• Type A1: 3,273 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 3 utility rooms, 1 powder room, 1 yard
• Type A2: 2,325 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 utility rooms, 1 powder room, 1 yard
• Type A2a: 2,120 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1 utility room, 1 powder room, 1 yard
• Type A2b: 2,098 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1 utility room, 1 powder room, 1 yard
• Type GA2: 2,626 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 private terraces, 2 utility rooms, 1 powder room, 1 yard
• Type A3: 2,583 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 utility rooms, 1 powder room, 1 yard
• Type GA3: 3,683 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 utility rooms, 2 private terraces, 1 powder room, 1 yard
• Type A3a: 2,572 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 utility rooms, 1 powder room, 1 yard
• Type GA3a: 3,433 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 utility rooms, 1 powder room, 1 yard
• Type B1: 3,110 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 3 utility rooms, 1 powder room, and 1 yard
• Type B2: 3,078 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 3 utility rooms, 1 powder room, and 1 yard
• Type B2a: 2,670 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 1 utility room, 1 powder room, and 1 yard

Aetas Damansara Facilities and Amenities

Aetas Damansara will feature many facilities and amenities expected from a modern residence. Residents can utilise these facilities for relaxation and rejuvenation after a long day’s work or just spending some time alone or with their family. The facilities will be located on Level 9 and will feature an infinity pool, outdoor spa pool, wading pool, gymnasium, children’ playground, picnic deck and a function hall.

List of the facilities and amenities:

• Activity deck
• Alfresco pavilion
• Function hall
• Gymnasium
• Infinity pool
• Kitchen
• Open law
• Outdoor shower
• Outdoor spa pool
• Picnic deck with seating
• Playground
• Pool deck
• Pool lounge
• Prayer room (surau)
• Seating area
• Sunset lounge
• Wading pool

Aetas Damansara Property Analysis

Target Market

Based on the floor plans, Aetas Damansara is catered towards families and will not be suitable for a single person. The large built-up area is catered towards living and is less favourable to be rented out as rental price would be significantly high and uneconomical to most. The high price point proves that Aetas Damansara is aimed at those with a deep pocket and will only appeal to the T20 group. Since Damansara is one of the most sought-after areas in Klang Valley, Aetas Damansara will be a good investment for its buyers as the property market of Malaysia is predicted to grow in the coming years.

Competitor Analysis

Aetas Damansara will set back buyers approximately RM940 per sq ft. The high asking price point is justified by its location and exclusivity of 226 units. Observation of similar properties nearby reveals that Aetas Damansara has a reasonable price point and an excellent choice for prospective buyers.

Consider Lumi Tropicana by Thriven Sdn Bhd, located just 300m from Aetas Damansara, and is scheduled for full completion in 2021. The smallest unit offered at Lumi Tropicana is a 2 bedroom and 2 bath apartment, with an 862 sq ft built-up area. With a starting price of RM1.14M, this development demands an asking price of RM1,322 per sq ft. This price is significantly higher when compared to Aetas Damansara with a smaller built-up area.

The biggest unit offered at Lumi Tropicana has a built-up area of 2,218 sq ft, just slightly larger than Type A2a at Aetas Damansara, one of the smallest units offered at Aetas Damansara. The steep asking price of Lumi Tropicana for smaller units makes Aetas Damansara the better option.

Another comparable development is Tropicana Grande by Tropicana Corp, located just beside Aetas Damansara and was completed in 2013. This development had an initial asking price of RM657 per sq ft for its smallest unit measuring 2,283 sq ft. Though the asking price is lower than Aetas Damansara, the price point is from 2013, and Malaysia’s property prices have since increased exponentially.

Today, sub-sale prices at Tropicana Grande starts at RM2.5M on average, with an asking price of RM1,095 per sq ft, higher than Aetas Damansara. Since Aetas Damansara is an upcoming development, it is a good option for its future buyers.

Aetas Damansara Developer: MCT Berhad

MCT Berhad was established in 1999 and has been involved in integrated development in Klang Valley. Its developments can be found in Cyberjaya, Cybersouth, Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya. MCT Berhad is the brains behind One City @ USJ 25, Cybersouth, and Sky Park Cyberjaya. It has also completed other notable developments such as 1 Avenue @ USJ and The Place Cyberjaya.

In 2018, the company became a subsidiary of Ayala Land, the Philippines’ largest real estate developer. Its themed bungalow development in Cyberjaya, Lakefront Villa at Lakefront Cyberjaya, was crowned as the Best Family Oriented Development at Propsocial People’s Property Award 2019 for its well-planned, garden-themed and family-focused modern concept. MCT Berhad’s current developments include Lakefront Cyberjaya, Casa Bayu at Cybersouth and Park Place 1 at Cybersouth.

Summary

Aetas Damansara is catered towards the upper-class of Malaysia with its high price point. The development is aimed towards families and those looking for luxurious high rise living in the city. The many facilities and amenities around Aetas Damansara will be a massive appeal to its prospective buyers and attract many future homebuyers.